Back to the 70s: My Childhood Sweetheart Spoils Me Rotten-Chapter 939 - 941: Surprise

Zhao Guangran indicated that his big brother was especially excited today, no, he should say he’s been excited these past few days.

He was about to say something when Cao Na beside him pulled him back.

"Be careful with your words."

"Just because Brother Xu Ran is in a good mood doesn’t mean he won’t hold it in his heart," Cao Na worried about her man.

Clearly, his combat power wasn’t strong, yet every time he insisted on causing a ruckus. He just couldn’t learn from repeated defeats.

He’s doing it on purpose, isn’t he? His brother is so popular; everyone wants his big brother’s affection. If he doesn’t try harder, he’ll absolutely be forgotten.

However, pretending to be cute or silly doesn’t suit his personality, so he just has to let his big brother know he’s someone who always pays attention to his brother’s actions.

"Don’t worry, big brother is so excited now, but once Ni Zi arrives, he won’t be so excited anymore." With that, he walked towards Zhao Xuran.

Won’t be excited when Ni Zi comes back? What does that mean? Cao Na looked at Zhao Guangran walking off proudly and decided not to stare, lest she gets angry to death.

"Brother, shouldn’t we go buy some snacks?" Don’t look at how Zhao Guangran acts all righteous with Cao Na, but in front of Zhao Xuran, he’s timid.

Buy snacks? Zhao Xuran rolled his eyes at Zhao Guangran, "There’s so much food at home, what else do you need to buy?"

"Shouldn’t we scout the temple fair area so that when Ni Zi comes back, we can take her out to play?"

"You think Ni Zi is unfamiliar with the temple fair? Even if we don’t go often, she’s familiar with it enough. Is it necessary to guide her?"

True, Zhao Guangran was at a loss again, "Aren’t you planning to give Ni Zi a surprise?"

Giving Ni Zi a surprise is a must, but what does it have to do with Zhao Guangran? Just mind your own business.

"Are you planning to give Nana a surprise?" Zhao Xuran asked in return.

"It’s not like we haven’t seen each other for a long time." Humph, even if there were a surprise, Zhao Guangran wouldn’t tell him for fear that his idea might get stolen by his big brother.

"Didn’t you say you should always give your girlfriend surprises?"

"Or do you think there’s no need to give surprises to Cao Na?" Zhao Xuran caught sight of Cao Na coming over and immediately set a trap for Zhao Guangran.

"Do I need to give Nana surprises?" Zhao Guangran expressed proudly, "Our relationship doesn’t need such surprises anymore."

Zhao Xuran looked at the back with a smile, "Once you’ve won her over, no rush, got it."

Oops, Zhao Guangran instinctively realized he fell into a trap his big brother set, "Brother, I didn’t do anything." Not doing anything and still taking action? How unbrotherly.

Do nothing? Who’s being fooled here, "If you were really up to something, do you think you’d be empty-handed?"

"By the way, did you finish what I asked you to do last time?"

What he asked last time, Zhao Guangran’s first thought was that all the assigned tasks were completed. Then he suddenly remembered, "Ah ah, brother, you won’t make a guy like me handle these things, will you?"

It’s true he’s smart and capable, but he’s not a girl, and he really doesn’t know how to handle these matters, feeling like everything he does turns out weird.

"Then who do you think should handle it?" Zhao Xuran asked calmly.

Who could handle it better? Of course, Ni Zi could. Doesn’t she have shares? Isn’t she a girl? She can absolutely handle it well.

"Ni Zi has things to attend to." Zhao Xuran responded calmly, "Have you forgotten about the tutoring class expansion we mentioned earlier?"

Due to this term’s final exams, the students who attended the tutoring class all saw significant improvement in their grades, drawing everyone’s attention once again.

Especially news of Gong Ruini’s stellar performance was suppressed; even if Gong Ruini scored well, it’s only her, her family, and her teachers who are happy.

With this, people seeking her help increased exponentially, and the previous excuses were no longer effective.

For a spot, it became absolutely necessary to shamelessly plead; Cai Ming, the uncle, didn’t know how many times he had to find connections. Nowadays, if he hears anyone talk about grades, he just feels weak in the knees.

So, expansion became a must, causing Gong Ruini much anxiety.

It’s not that expansion is bad, but ensuring the kids’ performance while expanding is tricky.

Gong Ruini didn’t want those parents expecting their kids’ grades to improve to make trouble, even if she could generously offer refunds.

But is it something a refund can solve? Gong Ruini doesn’t want their reputation in Beijing to get worse, which is also a source of concern for her.

Consider expansion? "Are you worried about not having good teachers?"

"Or have we run out of money?" This was a problem; they had invested in so many places and while they made a lot, it’s hard to save up.

"Money’s a minor issue, there will be people willing to invest." Zhao Xuran truly wasn’t worried about money.

There would undoubtedly be plenty rushing in to invest, but doing so would let the wealthy take most of the profits, something Zhao Guangran was reluctant to accept after calculating it.

"Can’t we borrow?" They had borrowed money before, hadn’t they?

Previously, of course, they could, but now that tactic was ineffective, "Do you think it’s possible?"

Fine, Zhao Guangran could only say that the elders were ruthless. These were the children’s antics, and yet the elders wanted to get involved. Don’t they think it’s a bit over the top?

"We could take a loan from the bank." Zhao Xuran thought his big brother could potentially get a bank loan.

"There isn’t that much credit available." Zhao Xuran felt like crying too. Previously, getting loans was easier, and the approved amount was substantial, but now even when eligible, the amount available had shrunk.

"Ah, really?" Zhao Guangran was livid, "Then do we sell the house?" Even though property values would rise in the future, they couldn’t wait that long.

"Sell the house hastily, and you won’t get much money for it." Zhao Xuran was at a loss, "Forget it, give Dad and the others some shares, we won’t lose out."

It isn’t a loss; they’re family members anyway, "Then involve Ban Xia and the others, they’ve got money." The younger brothers had reached a point where they could earn more, and having them as silent partners was better than the parents meddling occasionally.

This also saved Ban Xia and the others from pestering about missing out on lucrative opportunities.

"Can we include Nana as well?" Zhao Guangran cautiously asked the big brother.

Is that even a question? Zhao Xuran found it strange, "Isn’t Cao Na part of the trio that started this mess?"

Though the tutoring class was initially riding on his reputation, the most effort came from Gong Ruini, Zhao Guangran, and Cao Na.

That’s good, Zhao Guangran was truly worried Cao Na wouldn’t be included. As for where Cao Na’s investment money would come from, Zhao Guangran didn’t see it as an issue. Even if the Cao family didn’t provide it, Cao Li would help Cao Na out.